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Registration for the Spring 2025 retreat will be available below when registration begins at 8 a.m. on March 1.

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Abstraction Distraction 2.0 With or Without a Pattern – Pat Bishop Workshop
Abstraction Distraction 2.0 With or Without a Pattern – Pat Bishop Workshop
$55.00

March 19, 2025

Pat is creating a special starter class for us to experience working abstractly! Either bring your own meaningful photo, or magazine inspiration, or use one of Pat’s two composition options to make your very own abstract collage.

You will learn how to think abstractly and expand your creativity with no rules or rulers. What?? NO RULES OR RULERS?? YEP! NONE!

Registration opens to the public on 3/1/2025.

Retreat Spring 2025
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Retreat Spring 2025
$64.00

The quilt retreat will be held April 4-6, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest/Mettawa and is limited to the members of Village Quilters of Lake Bluff and Lake Forest.

This online payment is your registration fee only.

Please be kind to your fellow members and purchase only one registration at a time.

Stitching with Eclectic Textiles
Stitching with Eclectic Textiles
$55.00

May 21, 2025

In this workshop you will learn to stitch with mixed textures using beautiful fabrics both in feel and color. You will be inspired by listening and learning to Lynn's approach to design. Her creations are an expression of color and fun. Don't, miss this workshop!

Registration opens to the public on 3/18/2025.

Perfecting your Quilting Techniques
Perfecting your Quilting Techniques
$55.00

June 18, 2025

Star Table Runner

Star blocks are popular in quilts and there is no need to fear making them. In this class, we will focus on star blocks that are made with half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, and flying geese. These basic block units can be used to make a wide variety of different star blocks. In class, we will make the Ribbon Star, Ohio Star, and Sawtooth Star blocks which will then be joined into a 12 x 48 table runner.

Registration opens to the public on 4/18/2025.

From Pixels to Patchwork: AI-inspired Impressionist Quilts
From Pixels to Patchwork: AI-inspired Impressionist Quilts
$55.00

July 16, 2025

Note: To receive a customized pattern, you must register and complete a questionnaire before July 10, 2025.

Ready to mix a little modern technology with your quilting passion? Join me for a six-hour adventure into the world of AI and quilting, where we’ll make the tech stuff approachable and fun. We’ll kick things off with an easy-to-understand intro to AI—no tech expertise required. Then, we’ll see how AI can inspire your quilt designs, pulling ideas from famous art styles like Impressionism and Pop Art.

This is a hands-on workshop, and here’s the special twist: every student will receive a custom-designed 18×18 inch quilt pattern, tailored just for them. You’ll get plenty of time to play with ideas before you start bringing your project to life in fabric. You’ll learn how to transition designs into quilt-ready images, pick the right colors and materials, and start playing with fabric. While we may not finish the entire project in class, you’ll leave with all the know-how and enthusiasm you need to complete it on your own.

If you’ve got a basic handle on raw edge applique and are curious about adding a little tech flair to your quilting, this workshop is for you. Let’s create something amazing together!

Registration opens to the public 5/16/2025

Star-Spangled Banner
Star-Spangled Banner
$55.00

August 20, 2025

Three reasons to join the fun at this workshop

  1. Susan will introduce you to a new “quilt as you go” method of quilting. If you have not tried this method, you will be very pleased with how efficient and easy it is.

  2. Susan is a whiz at teaching the Dresden plate block. When you have mastered the Dresden plate block, you have arrived!

  3. You can make this table runner or place mat for any season or holiday. Imagine spring prints for the strips and solid pastels for the Dresden plate flowers. Ooooh, so cute!

Registration opens to the public 6/18/2025.

Register at a Meeting or by Mail

Register at any guild meeting or download the workshop registration form to register by mail. Registration is complete when payment is received.

Unless otherwise noted:
Members of Village Quilters have priority seating at all workshops until two months before the workshop date (unless otherwise noted). Open enrollment begins two months before the workshop date. At that time any interested person may sign up for the workshop.

If a nonmember purchases a workshop before open enrollment, the seat for the nonmember will be held until the open enrollment date. If the workshop has been filled by Village Quilters prior to the open enrollment date, a refund will be sent via USPS within thirty days of the open enrollment date. Notification will be made to the purchaser via phone or email. 

Location and Time (unless otherwise noted)

Faith Lutheran Church, 680 W Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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